Last update: 15 September, 2022
Satyriasis, or sex addiction in men, makes the sexual act downright unpleasant. This sex addiction can become a very serious problem.
Over time, satyriasis can lead to a man losing pleasure in sex. In addition, it can deprive men of accepting their bodies and giving free rein to their sexual fantasies. Desire turns into a need. Satisfying this need becomes the cause of a great anxiety that monopolizes resources and stifles pleasure.
"Sexuality, as we understand it, is a historical invention."
-Pierre Bourdieu-
What is satyriasis?
Satyriasis is hypersexuality in men. It is a disorder characterized by compulsive sexual conduct. If the person who is the subject of this disorder is unable to enjoy sexual intercourse, his erotic fantasies become a real obsession and he loses pleasure.
Due to his obsession, the person afflicted with this condition needs to increase his sexual conduct. This applies to both intensity and frequency. Only in this way will he find pleasure. If, on the other hand, it fails to satisfy this need, very deep states of dissatisfaction and malaise will ensue.
However, once a certain limit is exceeded, the sexual act no longer causes any pleasure in the person. His obsession prevents him from feeling any kind of benefit. The feeling of pleasure disappears. So his life revolves around the continuous search for stimuli, without ever finding true satisfaction.
Nonetheless, the scholars I still disagree in classifying satyriasis as an obsessive compulsive disorder. Many experts consider it, in fact, a behavior that falls within the group of "normal" addictions.
Characteristics of satyriasis or sex addiction in men
Hypersexuality in men has a number of common characteristics that are found in quite a large number of profiles. The most common are the following:
- It is estimated that approx 84% of men suffering from satyriasis begin to exhibit this behavior before the age of 25. Of these, 54% say that even before the age of 18 they already felt a certain addiction.
- Many people mistakenly think that this compulsive disorder is more common than others. However, there is no evidence that sex addiction outweighs drug addiction.
- Hypersexuality does not always arise from the pursuit of pleasure. For example, in some cases the person is looking for a relief valve. In others the reason is anxiety, stress, loneliness or sadness. Still others are unable to handle negative emotions.
Sex addiction doesn't just affect other people
A very common mistake is to believe that satyriasis is the need to have sex with another or other people. However, this obsession is much more complex. It can be caused by a need for self-stimulation or even by consuming pornography.
In addition, the threshold from which to talk about satyriasis is not clear. Experts have not yet reached an agreement. In fact, male sexual desire can vary a lot based on culture, religion, customs, etc.
Other curiosities about satyriasis
Scholars agree that when hypersexual behavior causes discomfort and discomfort, we are in the presence of compulsive conduct. This conduct can affect the sociality of the individual in different sectors. Among these we find personal, social, work, economic, family, etc.
Other experts have developed the repetitive cycle seen in individuals affected by this disorder. The stages are:
- Obsession.
- Hunting.
- Recruitment.
- Sexual gratification.
- Return to normal.
- Justification.
- Guilt.
- Shame.
- Despair.
- Promises.
It is normal that man tends to hide his hypersexual conduct. It is, in fact, a barely visible disorder, especially in its initial stages. Only the person suffering from it, after accepting the disorder, will be able to receive appropriate treatment.
Fortunately, today this disorder can be treated through psychology. This is why it is important to normalize the situation, so it will be easier to identify it and remedy it professionally.
"Free and enjoyable sexuality can bring a good amount of harmless enjoyment and pleasure to our life."
-Albert Ellis-
